TheFrog_NA

All your cheesypoofs are belong to us.

Hopping on top of a moving car, or "hitching a ride," is the safest way to travel in Paragon City. You will not aggro mobs when riding on top of a car.

Taunt is the most useful power a brute can take.

There are no missions for characters below level 6. You must attend mandatory sewer teams to unlock missions.

The squirrel stalks alone.

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*applaud* Best one yet!

For a good time, call Katie Hannon.

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When you accidentally blunder into a group of enemies and your team isn't nearby, run directly back to your teammates, run past them, and duck around a corner.

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This is a technique called "pulling."

It's only a Nemesis plot if you get caught.

CoH Influence! Only $9.995 for eleventy-billion!!!!11!1!!

Brutes play exactly like tanks.

Kentucky Fried Chicken is a Nemesis plot.

Empaths are healers. Don't let anyone tell you differently.

Tanks love it when you use Rain of Fire while they herd.

Blind invites will help you make friends.

The Response

Recent days have reminded me that many of the points I have made about making an insightful post remain true when making an insightful response. The problem seems to be that very few of us really have the time to do this since we're usually burdened with work or some other such occupation which limits our ability to give he type of response warranted by the original post. Here's a few words of advice regarding responses.

Please read as much of the thread as possible.

OK, I know you're pressed for time - we all are, but so many times the point you are trying to make has already been addressed, and you can come across as a great deal more ignorant than you are if you're not on top of things. One of the first things you might want to pay attention to is post dates. Speaking as a former forum necromancer, I know there are people out there that drag things up from the depths just for sheer amusement.

Also, with so much information running around on the forums, a great many of us have taken to simply scanning posts, in an attempt to get the general idea of what's going on. This is all well and good for most occasions, but if the post sparks some sort of emotional response in you, then this simply won't do. If you read something that upsets you, take a moment to read it rather than just skim it to make sure you've truly understood what's being said. Many good topics have degenerated into flame wars over simple misunderstandings.

Limit your use of abbreviations

Let's think about this, for a moment...when the thread is jovial, I can understand bringing the lolz and the /jranger. But if you REALLY have something to say, a simple QFT really isn't much of a contribution, is it? And while it DOES show your support of the ideas previously presented, does it truly tell the world how intelligent and on top of the issue you are? Does it give any indication that you truly understand the information that has been presented to this point? Not really. Now, I won't deny that it DOES save on time, but anything that deserves a legitimate response from you deserves the time and attention you could give it when you get home from work or whatever.

As always, reread!

And I don't just mean your message, but the message you're responding to. Make sure once again you didn't misunderstand what you've read, and look for any sign that your message might end up being misconstrued. It also gives you a chance to calm down a bit, which always helps your posting, because sadly, emotion tends to be the enemy of a clear message. Granted, you're going to feel some way about what you're saying, otherwise you wouldn't take the time to say it, but loading a post with all the venom you can muster isn't going to do you any good, as people will read the venom and not the message.

Final words

Is this much different from making an insightful post? No, not really...but the traps are a lot easier to fall into. You read something, and you feel the need to say something about it while it's fresh in your mind. And for most cases, this is all well and good. Just remember, if you're wanting to make a lasting impression you might want to be a bit more careful than normal!

I'm obnoxious? Why didn't anyone tell me?

In all seriousness, thanks for the vote of confidence. As I said in the OP, I know a great many people associate me with unbridled silliness, but I would much prefer folks to think of this when they think of me. I DO have a brain, but the silliness takes a lot less time to type and prevents me from getting bored at work. But now I have an addendum...

Post coming soon!

Flea is making my cat nuts!

It's lucas' fault the original died

*sigh*

OK, gang...I'm going to say one last thing on the matter, then you may consider this point dead, much as I should have left this stupid thread.

First off, it was all done as a joke. Was it a particularly good one? No, and in a way, yes, it IS sad - but then, my employment keeps me pretty bored, so in the search of what to do, I accidently made a reputation for myself. So, being the [censored] for attention that I am, I ran with it (and if you find THAT sad, well, that's OK...I think you'll find that a more common thing than you think).

Funny thing about a reputation...it begins to drive you. So I'm actually rather glad Missi said something, or I would have continued the mindless drivel to keep that reputation and bad joke going. Really, she just me an excuse to change my image, for which I'm grateful. So I now submit myself to further flaming, and have a nice day

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All that being said, in order for a thread to be revived from the dead, it requires feedback...I am not the sole motivating factor in the equation. So, if you honestly feel what I have done is stupid, or wasteful in some way, please, feel free to abstain from replying, or even go so far as to PM me.

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Sorry, but if you do it in public, you should expect that sometimes you're going to get called onto the carpet in public. That seems fair to me.

I think it's annoying and the fact that you think it's a great gimmick, make a big deal about it in your avatar, and made a guide about it is something I find pretty sad.

If this is what you want to be known for, you have some pretty low expectations of yourself. You have a lot more going for you than this, and I think it's sad that this is what you choose to hightlight.

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Wow...I honestly did not know you felt that way, Missi...wish you had told me sooner

It's all ok...if I recall correctly, the joke started from me rezzing threads which actually had a point, and either way, I'm sure based on your response, the joke's run its course now, anyway. So allow me to formally apologize to the entire community (for if Missi, whom I truly respect and suspect echos the feelings of the vast majority of the community, says it's time to throw in the towel, she's probably right. She usually is ), and let everyone know I shan't be doing it again (barring the need to dig up some useful information, of course).

Once again...sorry for the drama

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*sigh* Why do people do this?

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You know...I'm kinda bored, so I suppose I'll actually answer a rhetorical question in all seriousness. Some of us have a rather weird sense of humor, and actually find it funny. Now, if I thought it was actually something that I thought was a true nuisance (such as Rick-rolling), then I wouldn't do it. On other occasions, I do it because there really has been an issue that has reappeared, and rather than start a new thread and listen to the "use your search engine, n00b" comments, I'll drag something up from the crypts. Admittedly, this is rarely the case, but it does happen, and I don't want the entirety of the community to mistakenly think that EVERYTHING I do is for pure silliness sake. I do have a brain.

All that being said, in order for a thread to be revived from the dead, it requires feedback...I am not the sole motivating factor in the equation. So, if you honestly feel what I have done is stupid, or wasteful in some way, please, feel free to abstain from replying, or even go so far as to PM me. I'll probably actually apologize for stepping on your sensibilities, because I'm honestly a nice guy who's just trying to have a little fun

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AND Jurassik doesnt spawn in Crey's Folly!

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But Kronos has a hold

Ahhh, I love harassing lucas...I may need to sell his soul back someday...

Wow...been a while since I'd checked on the responses here. Thanks for the positive input...feel free to let me know if you think I missed anything, and I'll update

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You guys are horrible.

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Yes, I do believe you are correct in that assessment

I'm so proud right now!

/em tear

As for the argument of which you'd rather have, a defender or a troller, that's kinda flip flopped around a lot over the course of the game. I think right now we're a lot closer to equality than we've ever been, and it's just a matter of personal preference. And me, personally, I prefer to have both, as they both add something to the team...especially when played by a skilled player. Plus, I like characters who get to focus on their primary...they tend to do a better job